HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27215-10-2024Ordinance No. 27215-10- 2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $600,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2024 DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF
PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $600,000.00, for the purpose of
funding the 2024 Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 26453-09-2023 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 15, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/15/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0893
LOG NAME: 1gNSTDHCA-DOE2024
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs from the 2024 Department of
Energy Weatherization Assistance Program a Federally Funded Program Providing Assistance for Low to Moderate Income Residents to Lower
Home Energy Costs through the City of Fort Worth Weatherization Assistance Program, in an Amount Up to $600,000.00, Waive Indirect Costs of
$17,366.25, Authorize Execution of Related Contracts and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in an amount up to $600,000.00 from
the 2024 Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program grant for the City of Fort Worth Weatherization Assistance Program;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any renewals, amendments and extensions, with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for the grant funds;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $600,000.00, for the purpose of funding the 2024 Department of Energy Weatherization
Assistance Program; and
4. Waive indirect costs of $17,366.25.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve acceptance of Department of Energy (DOE) grant funds that will be used to
assist with weatherization and energy efficiency efforts in the homes of low-income individuals in the City of Fort Worth (City) and Tarrant County. A
contract for services between the City and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will be executed upon receipt of the
contract from TDHCA in July, 2024.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been operated by the City since 1982. The bulk of the funding for the program comes from
the TDHCA through the Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which also administers grant funds from the United States
Department of Energy and the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Additional funds are supplied by the Texas Association
of Community Action Agencies (TACAA), which administers monies allocated by Oncor Electric Delivery (Oncor) to provide a Low -Income
Weatherization Program that complements the federally funded WAP and provides assistance to Oncor's low-income customers for energy
efficiency measures.
The WAP will utilize DOE grant funding to serve low-income residents in Tarrant County with household incomes at or below 200% of Federal
Poverty Income Guidelines. WAP will assist these residents by weatherizing their homes and making them more energy -efficient. TDHCA's DOE
funds will be administered within existing WAP standards and guidelines, and through various contracts with subcontractors. Weatherization
measures include attic insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, repair and/or replacement of windows and doors, and other minor repairs. All
subcontractors performing any eligible services for the City will not be paid until work is inspected and approved by Neighborhood Services
Department staff. Administrative costs are restricted to 7.5 percent of the DOE grant based on the total allowable expenditures for the DOE. All
Weatherization Assistance Program funding will allow for up to 200 homes to be weatherized through the 2024-2025 grant cycle. The City has
weatherized approximately 40 houses with funding from DOE grant between July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and will target the completion of 45
houses in 2024-2025. DOE Contract terms stipulates that average costs per Unit (materials, labor, and program support), excluding health and
safety expenses, shall not exceed $8,250.00 per Unit.
This grant is an entitlement grant received from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The grant has been consistently
awarded to the City since 1982. Grant funds support administrative and program delivery allocations for 1.25 Full Time Equivalent positions in the
Neighborhood Services Department. Indirect costs totaling an estimated $17,366.25, calculated by taking wages and salaries designated for this
grant of approximately $82,500.00 multiplied by the Neighborhood Service Departments indirect cost rate of 21.05% defined in the City's most
recent Cost Allocation Plan, could be charged to this grant. A waiver of these indirect costs is requested to allow allocation of these funds to further
support the programs and services to assist low -to -moderate income citizens.
Positions funded with Low -Income Housing Energy Assistance Program grant funds are subject to grant availability. In the event of a grant award
being decreased or eliminated, Neighborhood Services Department would review programs and services funded by the grants and determine a
level of service and staffing that aligns with the available funding. Alternative to consider may include staff and program reductions or eliminations.
This program services ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Department of Energy
FISCAL INFORMATION ! CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. Neighborhood Services (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditures being incurred,
Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted
for
City Mana er's Office b :
Fernando Costa
6122
Originating
Business
Unit Head:
Kacey Bess
8187
Additional Information -Contact: James Armstrong 7380